Operation Bank Bust

I have an important announcement, so I'm departing from my usual blogginess to cut-and-paste and publish this Facebook post about a Bank Bust action like I've been wanting to start.  I'm glad to see I don't have to: somebody else already has the ball rolling.  Please spread the word:

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Operation Bank Bust

Time: Saturday, November 5 � 8:00am - 9:00pm Location:  Everywhere Created by:  Nightingale Jones This Operation is from The Plan! www.whatis-theplan.org On November 5th, 2011, people are encouraged to remove their funds from their bank, close any accounts and throw away credit cards (cut them up first) in order to promote personal independence from the banking system. We encourage people to purchase a heavy safe that can be bolted down to secure their money or place it into a trusted, local credit union. This is an ONGOING Operation! It's never too late or too early to reclaim your fiscal independence!

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El 5 de noviembre de 2011, la gente se anima a sacar sus fondos de su banco, cerrar todas las cuentas y tirar las tarjetas de cr�dito (se cortan primero) con el fin de promover la autonom�a personal en el sistema bancario. Animamos a la gente a comprar un seguro pesados que pueden ser atornillados para asegurar su dinero o el lugar en una de confianza, uni�n de cr�dito local. Se trata de una operaci�n en curso! Nunca es demasiado tarde o demasiado temprano para recuperar su independencia fiscal!

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